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Tom Collins

Quintessential gin highball. Originally with Old Tom gin (hence the name).

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FINAL ABV
11.6%
DILUTION
25%
TOTAL VOL.
162.7 mL
SERVED
×1

Ingredients

×1 serving
Old Tom or London Dry gin
spirit
59.1 mL
Lemon juice
citrus
29.6 mL
Simple syrup (1:1)
sweetener
14.8 mL
Soda water
other
59.1 mL
TOTAL162.7 mL
SERVED (post-dilution)203.3 mL
RATIO BY ROLE
spirit36%
citrus18%
sweetener9%
other36%

How to make it

5 STEPS · ~5 MIN
  1. 01
    Combine
    2 oz gin, 1 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1) in a shaker with ice.
  2. 02
    Shake
    Briefly, 5–7 seconds.
  3. 03
    Strain
    Into a chilled Collins glass over fresh ice.
  4. 04
    Top
    2 oz soda water. Stir gently.
  5. 05
    Garnish
    Lemon wheel and brandied cherry.

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